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The AFL grand final saw auctions drop in Melbourne, but Sydney recorded the busiest week since last year.
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The pace of lending to property buyers grew only slightly in August, below the rate in July, according to statistics from the central bank that have defied econ…
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Scott Morrison’s plan to help first-home buyers afford a deposit has been slammed as “counter-productive at worst”. A new report from the Grattan Institute warn…
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Amidst all the global turmoil, trade challenges, and talk of international recession, Australia’s commercial property industry is remarkably upbeat.
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A chance of a brace of interest rate cuts next week and on Melbourne Cup Day from the Reserve Bank that would take the official cash rate to 0.5 per cent is gro…
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As you approach the property market this spring, remember these three key mindset matters: Be realistic, be patient and remain positive.
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Did you know owner-occupiers hold around 70% of residential property in Australia? Why is it important that investors keep this in mind when selecting an asset?…
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Spring is well underway, but everyone’s focus is on summer: Gym memberships, diet plans, re-hashing last summer’s beach pics on social media. But is your rental…
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Most investors look closely at the impact strata levies have on their investment before putting an offer in on a new property. However, there is another type of…
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By adopting a methodology known as Comparable Sales Analysis, buyers can set themselves apart from the crowd and avoid wasting emotional energy and money on pro…
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Golden nuggets of advice garnered through 30 years heading up multi-national retail design company, Greater Group: Employ people who are fun; only employ people…
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The nation's largest property companies have fallen short of completely committing to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a report by Monash University and Clima…
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